Cobra Front to rear weight balance

[Silverback51]

Originally Posted by mdross1

As many years as I have been in the business of restoring and building muscle cars it never fails someone will inevitabally pick things apart.First time I overheard a couple of purists or whatever it kind of ruffled the feathers.Now it makes me grin cause I could care less.Having my name on the title is all that really matters.Besides that I am always 100% happy with the outcome of my projects.My car is badged 460 when in reality it is 468" You can bet the purists have picked up on the badging as they have the 385,the fiberglass,the Tremec,etc etc etc.

I agreed with the BB part, not necessarilly the FE part.

I wouldn't take an FE if it was given to me, but I love my 385 series.

[patrickt]

Originally Posted by Silverback51

I wouldn't take an FE if it was given to me, but I love my 385 series.

... and I was going to give you an FE for your next birthday. Well, that settles that....

[Silverback51]

Originally Posted by patrickt

... and I was going to give you an FE for your next birthday. Well, that settles that....

I'm happy to know I saved you the trouble.

When I was young and FE's were the only available Ford BB, I was a Chevy BB fan. Had a number of them in different vehicles. So I just grew up being a non fan of the FE's.

[mdross1]

Originally Posted by Silverback51

I'm happy to know I saved you the trouble.

When I was young and FE's were the only available Ford BB, I was a Chevy BB fan. Had a number of them in different vehicles. So I just grew up being a non fan of the FE's.

I too have always been a BBC fan just sold our 69SS .030 over 454 Chevelle.When getting up to speed for the Cobra build knowing it was to be big block powered considered a 454 Chev.A friend adamately pointed out the Cobra needs Ford power.At that time never considered the rivalry especially when talking Kit Cars, oh the lessons we learn.It would not have mattered the 385 was the only choice for me,all things considered.My fender badging says what it is almost, 460, when in reality it's .030 over.Wanted a Cammer,Wow Big $$$$$$$.
Scaled our car up with me in seat,battery right rear and 1/2 tank of fuel.Presently have BFG's considering the enviornment we live in they are good enough,and you can bet I know their limits.

[Silverback51]

Okay, finished it up Friday evening and got it as close as I could.



This works out to a 47.8% - 52.2% front to rear weight bias. Not bad for a 385 series BB.

And here is a picture of how I set/check ride heights.



I machined up a half pin plug and use a machine square level to ensure it's set correctly. Then have some painters tape on the fender lip to make sure I always measure to the same point every time.

Got to drive it yesterday, but my son-in-law was with me so I did not push it to see if it made a difference.

[belgiumbarry]

Originally Posted by Silverback51

Okay, finished it up Friday evening and got it as close as I could.



This works out to a 47.8% - 52.2% front to rear weight bias. Not bad for a 385 series BB.

And here is a picture of how I set/check ride heights.



I machined up a half pin plug and use a machine square level to ensure it's set correctly. Then have some painters tape on the fender lip to make sure I always measure to the same point every time.

Got to drive it yesterday, but my son-in-law was with me so I did not push it to see if it made a difference.

Hello John ! hope everything is fine with you & family ! nice to see you play with the scales ....nono, you won't get my Pantera GT5S numbers 58% rear...still very glad with the car , also on race coilovers and Michelin race tires....even proud that "your" Carroll Shelby was the first owner of my cat.. RIP , he was a legend !



greetz , Norbert